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Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round will see the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Tuesday, April 23, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS. The Panthers lead the series 1-0. The Lightning are underdogs (+150) against the Panthers (-180).
Panthers vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS
- Favorite: Panthers (-180)
- Underdog: Lightning (+150)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Panthers and Lightning Betting Trends
- Florida and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 37 of 83 games this season.
- Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 55 of 82 games this season.
- These two teams score 6.7 goals per game combined, 1.2 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these two teams average 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’sgame’s over/under.
- The Panthers have won 47 of their 67 games when favored on the moneyline this season (70.1%).
- The Lightning have been an underdog in 31 games this season, and won 13 (41.9%).
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 265 total, which makes them the 11th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- The Panthers are ranked first in NHL action with the fewest goals against, having given up 198 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
- The team’s goal differential (+67) paces the league this season .
- The Panthers convert 9.6% of their shots, ranking 23rd in the NHL.
- The Panthers have secured eight shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 23.7 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game.
- Over the last 10 games, the Panthers are 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Panthers have allowed 2.1 goals per game (21 total) over those 10 matchups.
Lightning Stats & Insights
- The Lightning’s 288 total goals (3.5 per game) are the fifth-most in the league.
- The Lightning have conceded 267 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 22nd.
- Their 12th-ranked goal differential is +21.
- The 12% shooting percentage the Lightning have amassed leads the league.
- The Lightning have shut out their opponent four times this season. As a team, they are averaging 21.5 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Lightning have gone 4-5-1 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (36 total) over that stretch.
- Over on the defensive side, the Lightning have given up 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 outings.
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- Sam Reinhart has been a major player for Florida this season, with 94 points in 82 games.
- Matthew Tkachuk is another leading option for Florida with 88 points (1.1 per game), scoring 26 goals and adding 62 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 1448 saves. His .915 save percentage ranks 11th in the league.
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
Lightning Key Players to Watch
- Nikita Kucherov is among the top options on offense for Tampa Bay, with 144 points this season. He has recorded 44 goals and 100 assists in 81 games.
- Brayden Point is a top contributor for Tampa Bay, with 90 total points this season. He has netted 46 goals and provided 44 assists in 81 games.
- Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is 30-20-2 this season, collecting 1330 saves and allowing 148 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (42nd in the league).
Lightning Player Props
- Nikita Kucherov Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Nikita Kucherov Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Brayden Point Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Brayden Point Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- Steven Stamkos Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Steven Stamkos Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +154, Under Odds: -200)
Panthers vs. Lightning Injuries
- Panthers: Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Lightning: Mikhail Sergachev: Lower Body (Out), Jonas Johansson: Lower Body (Out), Haydn Fleury: Upper Body (Questionable)
Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Panthers (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Panthers 4 – Lightning 2
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